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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,220.63, 5,824.46 and 2,332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,220.63, 5,824.46 and 2,332.16 is: 3,218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,220.63 : 5,824.46 = 2,332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,220.63/5,824.46 = 2,332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,220.63x = 5,824.46 × 2,332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,220.63x = 13,583,560.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,583,560.97/4,220.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.37

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